Chenault to Head Tri City Shrine Club
B F Chenault of Decatur was elected president of the Tri City Shrine club at its organization meeting held at 6:30 pm Wednesday night at the Greystone. Officers from affiliated cities were chosen and plans outlined for the Birmingham ceremonial on August 15 with Miss Zamora to be chosen for the beauty pageant.
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B. F. Chenault
Decatur
Tri-City
Shrine Club
Greystone
Joe E. Elliott
E. L. Drinkard Jr
Hartselle
Henry Lang
Moulton
B. C. Boston
Athens
B. J. Nelson
Birmingham
Chenault
Miss. Zamora
Floyd Elkins
E.rin Drinkard
H. B. Bowzee
L. A. Neill
B.F. Waites
Eddie Phillips
L. W. Gentry
Knox McRae
Shrine Clubs
Alabama
Drinkard
Bowzee Motor Company
Harry F. Porter
First Avenue
D. E. Frederick
Seventh Avenue
Charles Johnson
Fifth Avenue
Bank Street
Frank Cobb
Gordon Drive
F. L. Weaver
Sixth Avenue
L. F. Elkins
Railroad Street
J. N. Gibson
Lafayette Street
Holden B. Norwood
Line Street
Grant Street
E. L. Drinkard, Jr
Eddie H. Phillips
Adam P.howell
Boykin presses for help in Alabama senate bid
Six candidates seek the late John H Barkhead seat in a July 30 Democratic primary and November 5 special election. Boykin vows to push farm and country aid if elected, saying it would be a great thing for Alabama. Con John Sparkman of Huntsville is set to speak later in the day.
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John H. Barkhead
Senate
Alabama
Boykin
Con
John Sparkman
Huntsville
Five Workmen Killed in Blast at Gas Pipeline
Five welders were killed and several injured in an explosion at a main line valve on a National Gas and Pipeline Co. pipeline near Ladd Illinois. The blast disrupted gas supply to Chicago. The cause was not immediately known. Ladd is in Bureau County about 75 miles southwest of Chicago.
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Chicago
Ladd
la Salle-Peru
Bureau County
Firecracker Blaze Kills Four in Vera Cruz
Firecrackers exploded during a transport at a Vera Cruz location killing four people. Adrian Perez escaped with minor burns as he and companions carried fireworks from a nearby factory, a local report said.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Adrian Perez
Offices Set Up In Alabama For Veterans Benefits
Senator Swift of Alabama announced that Veterans Administration will establish offices in Opelika Dothan Demopolis and Gadsden to advise veterans on legal benefits.
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Washington
Senator Swift
Alabama
Veterans Administration
Opelika
Dothan
Demopolis
Gadsden
Ala
Teen finalists shine at National Needlecraft show
AP News notes 15 000 entries at the National Needlecraft Bureau fashion show where eight finalists included teenagers Jo Ann King 15 from Oklahoma and Liberal Kansas who presented a blue balloon cloth afternoon frock with detachable peplum and Alice Marie Baker from Columbus Ohio who won for a tailored black and white checkered suit.
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National
Needlecraft Bureau
Jo Ann King 15
Oklahoma
Liberal
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Jo Ann
Bing
Alice Marie Baker
Columbus
Ohio
Crosby
Alice
Upper Arlington H. S
Ohio State University
Union Grove notes and visits from Morgan County
Community notes from Union Grove recount visitors and family news including Mrs W Blimley hosting visits from Ennis Texas and Chattanooga Tenn. and Mr and Mrs Joe Tyler and family. Local residents attend church events and the Baptist church buys a new piano.
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Morgan County
Union Grove
W Blimley
E. L. Lemons
Joe Tyler
Ennis
Texas
Mary
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mattie Brooks
David Jackson
The
Baptist Church
Mary Jo Moore
Joe Boyd
Pine Ridge
Georgia Pritchett
Lois
Eddy
W. B. Lemley
Benford Cobb
Union Hill
Wellie Thomas
Arab Hospital
Bill Lemley Jr
Ollie Grace
Arab 2
Marvaline Thomas
Frank Whisenant
Nashville
Dorothy Bonds
Huntsville
Dalmia Interests Acquire Controlling Stakes in Eight Firms
The Dalmia group announced controlling stock in eight Indian companies including Indian National Airways and Dhrangadhra chemical works. They recently purchased The Bombay Daily Times of India and the deals total at least 3.5 million dollars.
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New Delhi
Dalmia
Indian National Airways
India
Dhrangadhra Chemical Works
Rampur State
Bombay Daily Times of India
Seth Ramakirishna Dalmia
Crosby clears old loan to Idaho store operator
Bing Crosby paid off a debt of 11.04 dollars to Sid Kleffner, operator of a Boise sporting goods store, settling a loan dating to 1924 at Gonzaga University. Crosby, en route to his Elko ranch after filming in Jasper Park, Alberta, noted he was debt free.
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Boise
Idaho
Bing Crosby
Sid Kleffner
Crosby
Kleffner
Gonzaga University
Spokane
Elko
Nev
Jasper Park
Alberta
Canada
Lords Pass Coal Nationalization Bill In Lords
The house of lords upheld the government plan and sent the coal nationalization bill back to the commons for minor amendments.
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LORDS
London
House of Lords
Commons
Tribute to U S Paris Independence Day Message
Vincent Auriol, president of the French assembly, paid an Independence Day tribute stating the Fourth of July is a holiday for all free peoples. He addressed the chamber emphasizing Franco American friendship and shared democratic values.
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U. S. Paris
Vincent Auriol
French Assembly
United States
Chamber
Northwest Airlines ground crews ordered back to work
Striking Northwest Airlines ground crews have been ordered to return to work at their next regular shift by officers of the International Association of Machinists. Joseph F. P. Ramsey of Washington, union grand lodge representative, said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Northwest Airlines
International Association of Machinists
Joseph FP. Ramsey
Washington
Union Grand Lodge
War Secretary Fourth Speaker at Vicksburg Independence Day
Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson told Independence Day listeners in Vicksburg Mississippi that the city embodies heroic devotion to duty for 140 million Americans. He linked the Civil War battle to national resolve to destroy barriers and unite the nation through shared welfare.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
Cost of living outlook shapes up as price controls loom
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports higher spot prices for 28 basic commodities while Congress weighs new price control laws. Meat and dairy prices rise in several markets, cattle and hog prices stay near record highs, and packers vow to maintain OPA scales pending action. Landlords seek upward adjustments as merchants pause activity until next week.
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Vance
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington
Congress
Wall Street
Secretary of Agriculture
New York
Chicago
British Officer Freed in Jerusalem Hostage Release
Palestine government official announced that Capt. G. C. Warberton, one of three British officers held by Irgun Zvai Leumi, had been released. No word yet on the other two officers seized from an officers club in Tel Aviv.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
G. C. Warberton
Irgun Zvai Leumi
Tel Aviv
Ardmore Man Drowned While Fishing on Elk River
Woodrow Knox, 26, of Ardmore Tennessee, drowned in the Elk river during a fishing trip. His overturned boat was believed responsible. The body was recovered about 6 45 this morning by Spry funeral home workers in Athens after hospital staff failed to revive him. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Rainey’s in Ardmore.
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Woodrow Knox
Ardmore
Tenn
Elk River
Spry Funeral Home
Athens
Powers Hospital
Rainey's
Teague Rites Planned for Friday in Danville
Mrs. Martha Jane Teague 77 died at her Danville home. Funeral services set Friday at 2 p.m. at Herring Cemetery with Rev. B. P. Collier officiating. Interment at the adjoining cemetery Peck directing. Survived by husband W. M. Teague two daughters Mrs J N Tanner and Mrs L E Fields two sons James L Teague and C E Teague one brother J A Matkins and two nieces Mrs Frank Utter and Mrs Dora Teague.
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Martha Jane Teague
Danville
Herring Cemetery
B. P. Collier
Peck
W. M. Teague
J. N. Tanner
L. E. Fields
James L. Teague
C. E. Teague
Auburn
J. A. Matkins
Deming
New Mexico
Frank Utter
Decatur
Dora Teague
Norah Carpenter Heads for New York Reunion Marriage
Norah Carpenter travels from London with her three surviving quadruplets to reunite with the babies father former Sgt William Thompson in Pittsburgh for a marriage. They last saw him about 15 months ago.
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Norah
London
Norah Carpenter
New York
Sgt
William
Red) Thompson
Pittsburgh
End of U S Philippines visit marked by rain and vows
General MacArthur sounded noble in a 10 minute address praising democratic ties as Manuel Roxas declared America a beacon for democracy in the region. The ceremony featured a tropical downpour and a 21 gun salute as U S and Philippines leaders signed a diplomatic relations agreement.
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Philippines
MacArthur
McNutt
Philippine University
Manuel Delon
Roxas
Truman
Ension
Manila Bay
Manuel Roxas
Philippines Republic
America
United States
New Republic
New Government Has U S Pattern In Philippines
In Washington a July ceremony marked the proclamation of Philippine independence. Frank P. Lockhart read President Truman’s proclamation placing the Philippines among sovereign nations as the flag and banked anthem accompanied the formal handover of the embassy to the new republic. The government is modeled on the U S system with a president and a bicameral legislature, 24 senators, and 96 districts for representatives.
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Washington
New Republic
Luzon
Viscayan
Mindanao
United States
Senate
U. S
A BOMB Sides of Carriers Redesign Hulls for Blast Protection
Plans to redesign hull structures for greater blast protection and heavier decks. The Mirway class already has armored flight decks. The aim is to increase spacing between capital ships to limit single attacks. Training cruises show this spacing trend, with broader separation expected in future operations.
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Eighth Fleet
Co-Author Still Wondering About Philippines Independence
MOBILE ALABAMA July 4 The co author of the 1934 act granting independence to the Philippines says he remains concerned whether the former U S possession will thrive as a sovereign nation Former Congressman John McDuffie now U S district judge cites the need for an international guarantee of neutrality and recognition of independence as the Islands celebrate their statehood He reflects on the long term promise and cost of the independence venture and on the role of the United States in backing the new nation
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Mobile
Ala
Philippines
United States
John McDuffie
Alabama
U. S
Millard Thlyings
Maryland
Quezon
New Republic Charter Renounces War and Creates Public Welfare
The document from office provincial governors and city mayors outlines a republican charter that renounces war, establishes a single national defense department, and forms a health and public welfare division led by a cabinet-level director.
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New Republic
Independence Day Observances Worldwide Mark 170th Birthday
The United States celebrates Independence Day across the globe with flag raisings in the Philippines and Shanghai, parades in occupied Japan and Frankfurt, and dinners in London. Truman extends greetings while Americans at home take holidays, travel, and enjoy picnics as calm weather enables widespread celebrations.
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Associated Press
United States
Pacific
Philipine Islands
Truman
Washington
Japan
Robert L. Eichelberger
U. S
U.S
Shanghai
China
Great Britain
Viscount Montgomery
American Society
London
Germany
Frankfurt
Moscow
Mexico City
George Washington
Newest Book by Mrs Penney Due
Announcement that Kate Mayhew Penney will publish her fifth book titled My Daughter before month end. Penney, born in Lawrence County Alabama and raised in Huntsville, is described by The Birmingham Post as historian novelist and poet with a life as eventful as her fiction.
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Kate Mayhew
Penney
Birmingham
The
Birmingham Post
Borneen
Lawrence County
Huntsville
Henry Clay Speake
Eighth Judicial Circuit Court
Siam Accepts UN Jurisdiction Over Siam France Border Dispute
The Siamese government announced from London its willingness to accept United Nations jurisdiction to resolve the border dispute with France in Indo-China. The statement was issued by the Siamese legation under government instructions.
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Siam
London
United Nations
France
Philippines Progress and Independence Reflections
A speaker praises the Philippines progress toward independence while acknowledging practical doubts from the outset about the path to self rule and the role of philanthropy in national development. The remarks emphasize historical context and ongoing concerns.
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Philippines
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